Monday, 25th August 2025

Hannah Miller, a member of the Trident Manor team, had the opportunity to attend an ACT Strategic workshop at Carlisle Support Services’ Leeds hub. With new legislation on the horizon aimed at strengthening protective security across the UK, this workshop shared some actionable insights that every security professional or security-responsible person should be aware of.

ACT Strategic encourages attendees to think laterally about the risk of terrorist incidents and how to prepare for major incidents. The discussions were collaborative, and the emphasis on strategic thinking was very insightful as we prepare for legislative changes that will place greater responsibility on organisations to mitigate threats.

What stood out most was the focus on a converged security approach, not just physical measures, but the integration of effective governance, communication, and organisation-wide security culture. As the Protect Duty (Martyn’s Law) draws closer to being implemented, workshops like ACT Strategic are essential for ensuring resilience.

Thank you to the CTSAs for delivering a worthwhile session. We would highly recommend this workshop to others who have the opportunity to attend. To request a session or for further information, contact the CTSA team in your police force area.